[Kevin]

[img][/img] Ricky Romero extended his scoreless streak to 24 innings before Eric Hinske homered in his Yankees debut, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat New York 7-6 Monday and avoid getting swept in a four-game series.




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[Kevin]

[img][/img] Derek Jeter and Joe Girardi were livid. The Yankees captain was called out by umpire Marty Foster on an attempted steal of third base in the first inning of Monday’s 7-6 loss to Toronto, even though replays showed he got a hand on the bag before he was tagged by Scott Rolen.




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[Eison]

Jeter really doesn't argue with umps but that was not only a bs call but an even worse response from the guy. Baseball really needs to get their umps away from these "vicinity" calls and make sure the plays are actually made.

[Kevin]

If they get the umps away from the calls, who would make them?

[Eison]

I meant that they need to make the call properly each time.

You see frequent calls, especially at 2nd on possible double plays, where they call outs when no tag to the player or bag is made. They register outs for "close enough" or "in the vicinity" plays instead of making sure the play is actually made. It's lazy and improper.